The Post Your Problems Thread Page 19

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I'm having this problem with tuning my 11-string bass. Anyone else have anything similar to this problem?
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Aurafire

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New York
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Posted November 8th, 2011
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I'm having this problem with tuning my 11-string bass. Anyone else have anything similar to this problem?
I don't have an 11 string bass....but I do play a lot of guitar. What kind of trouble are you having?

Age 29
Primp Magic School
Seen May 16th, 2011
Posted February 4th, 2010
1,166 posts
14.7 Years
alright, I think theres this guy who wants to be friends with me, but theres one thing about him, he's the typical jock who sometimes acts like those loud egomaniacs and I usually don't like ppl like that, when he comes up to me, he acts like a totally different guy, and then when he's around girls, (they think hes a "hottie") he starts trying to flirt with them and they'll start enjoying it, he's very popular and when he's around me he'll start trying to get me to put down my books and let loose ( I am a bit uptight) but I don't know if theres a Reason he's trying to be friends with me no matter how much I'm trying to avoid him, I don't like to be mean to ppl otherwise I would right away turn him down but I'm not like that so I'm kinda confused.


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alright, I think theres this guy who wants to be friends with me, but theres one thing about him, he's the typical jock who sometimes acts like those loud egomaniacs and I usually don't like ppl like that, when he comes up to me, he acts like a totally different guy, and then when he's around girls, (they think hes a "hottie") he starts trying to flirt with them and they'll start enjoying it, he's very popular and when he's around me he'll start trying to get me to put down my books and let loose ( I am a bit uptight) but I don't know if theres a Reason he's trying to be friends with me no matter how much I'm trying to avoid him, I don't like to be mean to ppl otherwise I would right away turn him down but I'm not like that so I'm kinda confused.
it seems to me he likes you some, and he might be trying to "help you" as he sees it, since his lifestyle has worked well for him so far, as for the reason why he likes you, I can't say, that's something for you to think about, don't turn him down prematurely and find out if he really is trying to become your friend, if so, give him a chance

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Aurafire

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Age 32
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Posted November 8th, 2011
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alright, I think theres this guy who wants to be friends with me, but theres one thing about him, he's the typical jock who sometimes acts like those loud egomaniacs and I usually don't like ppl like that, when he comes up to me, he acts like a totally different guy, and then when he's around girls, (they think hes a "hottie") he starts trying to flirt with them and they'll start enjoying it, he's very popular and when he's around me he'll start trying to get me to put down my books and let loose ( I am a bit uptight) but I don't know if theres a Reason he's trying to be friends with me no matter how much I'm trying to avoid him, I don't like to be mean to ppl otherwise I would right away turn him down but I'm not like that so I'm kinda confused.
Ah the classic jock. I think I have a fairly good idea about who you're dealing with...although it's hard to pinpoint exactly the kind of person he is. But I don't doubt that he's one of those people that has a need to be liked by everyone. It sounds like his intentions are good, and I don't think he's purposefully trying to bother you, but kids like that need to be the center of attention. It sounds like you're at the exact point in your life where kids are really trying to find their niche. You know...what "social group" they belong in and all that. Speaking out of experience, the most honest advice I can give you is stick by your best friends and don't let guys like him get to you. They back off eventually, and honestly, if you really don't have that much in common with him, it's unlikely that you'll become friends anyway.

Don't worry about being uptight. I was the exact same way...And I always pulled myself away from the spotlight. But as you grow older and your confidence builds, you'll find situations where you can really be yourself. So just relax and concentrate on all the good things in life, and you'll do fine ;D

Midnight Beat

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Age 31
Male
Seen July 15th, 2022
Posted May 1st, 2011
1,614 posts
16.5 Years
alright, I think theres this guy who wants to be friends with me, but theres one thing about him, he's the typical jock who sometimes acts like those loud egomaniacs and I usually don't like ppl like that, when he comes up to me, he acts like a totally different guy, and then when he's around girls, (they think hes a "hottie") he starts trying to flirt with them and they'll start enjoying it, he's very popular and when he's around me he'll start trying to get me to put down my books and let loose ( I am a bit uptight) but I don't know if theres a Reason he's trying to be friends with me no matter how much I'm trying to avoid him, I don't like to be mean to ppl otherwise I would right away turn him down but I'm not like that so I'm kinda confused.
It sounds to me like he has good intentions. I say give the guy a chance, you may be surprised. If he tries to get you to do something that you feel uncomfortable doing or that you feel is wrong, just walk away. Being more social isn't a bad thing, unless you really don't want to. And you never know, this guy could have a very profound effect you. Good luck!

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Age 30
Chicago, Illinois
Seen August 7th, 2016
Posted August 28th, 2012
545 posts
14.8 Years
alright, I think theres this guy who wants to be friends with me, but theres one thing about him, he's the typical jock who sometimes acts like those loud egomaniacs and I usually don't like ppl like that, when he comes up to me, he acts like a totally different guy, and then when he's around girls, (they think hes a "hottie") he starts trying to flirt with them and they'll start enjoying it, he's very popular and when he's around me he'll start trying to get me to put down my books and let loose ( I am a bit uptight) but I don't know if theres a Reason he's trying to be friends with me no matter how much I'm trying to avoid him, I don't like to be mean to ppl otherwise I would right away turn him down but I'm not like that so I'm kinda confused.
I know people like him. In my opinion, he is not trying to be your friend, but rather find a way to make fun of you and embarrass you. It is a bit hard to explain but the people like that usually do NOT have good intentions. I say just ignore him or you may end up looking like a fool.

I know it is hard to follow but this kind of thing happened to me recently. This senior acted cool to me and acted as if he wanted to be my friend. He later on just started making fun of me and being a complete douche.

Again, if he really, really seems like he wants to be your friend, then take a shot at it. Just keep your guard up and tell him none of your secrets.

Remember, 99% of the people in high school are douches.

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Posted June 28th, 2014
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14.8 Years
Well me and my best friend started high school a couple of weeks ago and shes been going off with people and leaving me alone. I guessed i should make my self involved but she just pushes me away.
Me and my friends told my tutor and he hada word with her on monday but now she just yells at me for doing the right things for me and my friends. I told my mum and dad and they said they are gonna have a word with her mum and she still acts like an over sized baby!!!
HELP!!!!

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Aurafire

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Age 32
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New York
Seen April 25th, 2017
Posted November 8th, 2011
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15 Years
Well me and my best friend started high school a couple of weeks ago and shes been going off with people and leaving me alone. I guessed i should make my self involved but she just pushes me away.
Me and my friends told my tutor and he hada word with her on monday but now she just yells at me for doing the right things for me and my friends. I told my mum and dad and they said they are gonna have a word with her mum and she still acts like an over sized baby!!!
HELP!!!!
Yowza. Your best friend doesn't sound like much of a best friend at the moment. High school is a big transition, and people have many different ways of coping with the stress. Some people can deal with it...and others need to find other outlets to make them comfortable with themselves. I do hope your friend realizes that by acting this way, she is hurting your friendship. Try to sit her down and have a sincere conversation with her about her behavior. I can only hope that she will understand =/....Good luck!

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Toronto
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I think I'd suggest just letting her go for now, if she's not receptive to talking it out. She's probably just taking in high school and thinking she has to do everything differently because it's a new chapter of her life. Like Aurafire said, she's dealing with the huge transition in her own weird way. Chances are she'll come back to you on her own when she realizes that you don't need to hang out with new friends 24/7 in order to expand your horizons. And if not? Then she's not a very good friend for leaving you on your own and if she doesn't realize this on her own, nor changes her actions after you talk to her about it, then it's probably a sign you should move on, as hard as that may be.


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Age 30
Chicago, Illinois
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Posted August 28th, 2012
545 posts
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Well me and my best friend started high school a couple of weeks ago and shes been going off with people and leaving me alone. I guessed i should make my self involved but she just pushes me away.
Me and my friends told my tutor and he hada word with her on monday but now she just yells at me for doing the right things for me and my friends. I told my mum and dad and they said they are gonna have a word with her mum and she still acts like an over sized baby!!!
HELP!!!!
I know what you mean. I do not even talk to my old best friend since he got a new girlfriend. Not to mention she is a total whore.

I have the same lunch period as him and haven't talked to him in a month.

I talk to his little brother on Xbox Live more then I talk to him.

High school sucks.
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Primp Magic School
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Posted February 4th, 2010
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Alright well that guy was walking me to all my classes, even when I said " um I gotta go to the library and finish up my work and I need to be ALONE!!" he still followed me, and because today I was literally wearing all blue with an accent of white, he complimented it but what really annoyed me is when he said "can't you just wear a mix and match?" as in he wants me to change my style? well I like to wear matching colours and I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with him, my friends say I should be friends with him because hes a really "cool" guy but I'm kinda getting annoyed by him but then he'll start acting really nice all of a sudden, he even said (to my amuse) that he'll come and see me at my tennis tutorials that I'm gonna be taching for kids, and he says he already knows where it is cuz he saw me there the other day, now I'm starting to think he's a creeper.


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Midnight Beat

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Age 31
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Posted May 1st, 2011
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16.5 Years
Alright well that guy was walking me to all my classes, even when I said " um I gotta go to the library and finish up my work and I need to be ALONE!!" he still followed me, and because today I was literally wearing all blue with an accent of white, he complimented it but what really annoyed me is when he said "can't you just wear a mix and match?" as in he wants me to change my style? well I like to wear matching colours and I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with him, my friends say I should be friends with him because hes a really "cool" guy but I'm kinda getting annoyed by him but then he'll start acting really nice all of a sudden, he even said (to my amuse) that he'll come and see me at my tennis tutorials that I'm gonna be taching for kids, and he says he already knows where it is cuz he saw me there the other day, now I'm starting to think he's a creeper.
Well that certainly add new light to the situation. Forget what I said last time. He's obviously kinda of a pain in rear to you, that can be handled very easily. Here's what you do. You look him straight in the eyes, and tell him that you appreciate whatever it is that he's trying to do for you, but that you can do without his advice and that you would prefer if he would just leave you alone. Now if that doesn't work, you take a more aggressive approach. You get right up in his face and tell him to back the [insert word of choice here] off and to keep his distance from you. I don't know how big you are, but it doesn't take size to be intimidating, it takes confidence. Good luck~

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Aurafire

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Age 32
Male
New York
Seen April 25th, 2017
Posted November 8th, 2011
5,735 posts
15 Years
Alright well that guy was walking me to all my classes, even when I said " um I gotta go to the library and finish up my work and I need to be ALONE!!" he still followed me, and because today I was literally wearing all blue with an accent of white, he complimented it but what really annoyed me is when he said "can't you just wear a mix and match?" as in he wants me to change my style? well I like to wear matching colours and I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with him, my friends say I should be friends with him because hes a really "cool" guy but I'm kinda getting annoyed by him but then he'll start acting really nice all of a sudden, he even said (to my amuse) that he'll come and see me at my tennis tutorials that I'm gonna be taching for kids, and he says he already knows where it is cuz he saw me there the other day, now I'm starting to think he's a creeper.
I'd have to agree with Midnight Beat...It might take a bit of an aggressive approach from him to get the message. Confidence is the key, and a little of it will go a long way in situations like this. Once this guy sees that you are very serious, he should back off.

Age 29
Primp Magic School
Seen May 16th, 2011
Posted February 4th, 2010
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14.7 Years
well I don't think I've ever been aggresive but I'll try, he also showed up to my tennis lessons while I was teaching, I got so shocked while I was teaching the kids that I dropped my racquet and the kids were throwing tennis balls at me to get me to continue teaching, I tell him kindly to leave which he does, when I finish teaching he comes back again!! (well the cat does always come back) but this time his other jock friend came along (the one I despise the most) and he starts mocking me for having too much expensive equipment in which my stalker gets him to shutup, luckily the bus driver kicked them off cuz they were too noisy. I see him at school today and I told him nicely that " we're too different and maybe we shouldn't continue being friends cuz you're friends are too much the opposite of me" and yet again he decided to sit beside me in my history class but I'm gonna take you're guys' advice and tell it to him straight with attitude and I will look angry. never done this to anyone before but I'll eventually have to do this sometime. thanks guys!!


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Age 31
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Posted May 1st, 2011
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16.5 Years
but I'm gonna take you're guys' advice and tell it to him straight with attitude and I will look angry. never done this to anyone before but I'll eventually have to do this sometime. thanks guys!!
Good for you! o/
Be careful though, you don't want it to get physical.

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I never get physical, although my one of my friends who is really strong (although his muscles don't show) might end up going after him if he finds out, I know that fighting never solves anything.
All right, good. I just wanted to make sure you didn't get the wrong idea from what I said. I feel really bad if something happened to you because you thought I meant you should start a fight with this loser.

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In America.
Seen February 14th, 2016
Posted November 7th, 2010
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15.5 Years
Ok.

I guess I'll start with what happened at school a few weeks ago.


We were discussing diseases in school, and then ADHD came up, and my teacher told us kids with ADHD live shorter lies than others.

Ever since then, I've been upset, not getting any sleep, and wondering what happens after death. I just can't goddamn take it anymore! >_<

P.S.: No, I'm not mistaking ADHD with AIDS.
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Aurafire

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Age 32
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New York
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Posted November 8th, 2011
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15 Years
Ok.

I guess I'll start with what happened at school a few weeks ago.


We were discussing diseases in school, and then ADHD came up, and my teacher told us kids with ADHD live shorter lies than others.

Ever since then, I've been upset, not getting any sleep, and wondering what happens after death. I just can't goddamn take it anymore! >_<
It's perfectly normal to be curious and perhaps even a little frightened about what happens after death. It's natural for all people to contemplate their own mortality and I think frankly something is wrong with you if you're not a little nervous about it. If it's really getting you down, I would suggest not worrying about things like that and concentrating on all the good things you have in life, like your friends and family. I've been there...and I was distressed just like you. Eventually, you need to find acceptance from wherever you see fit and not think about it anymore. It might be hard, but just knowing that your mind will be at ease is reason enough to think positive thoughts. Concentrate on those good vibes, and you'll be fine! =P

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All right, good. I just wanted to make sure you didn't get the wrong idea from what I said. I feel really bad if something happened to you because you thought I meant you should start a fight with this loser.
its fine, I don't think I could ever start fights, when there is a fight that is about me tho I get a lot of ppl fighting for me :P, but yes I just have to wait till tomorrow to talk to him.


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Posted July 27th, 2013
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17.6 Years
Okay, I have a serious problem here that has to do with school. As you know there are people who tend to be more creative and have trouble with math and vice versa. Well, I am a person who likes facts, therefore I like subjects like science, math, and history where I am being taught with facts, numbers, formulas, and accounts from the past that are verifiable. The thing is that I am a horrible student when it comes to English, art and other subjects that have to do with abstract or philosophical ideas, though I love reading. I am passing my math, biology, chemistry and history classes with ease. On the other hand I have already dropped out of my art class, not painting and the like but the idea and theory of art, and I am failing English so bad I would have to get nearly every single point left in the semester to barely pass. How is it possible to fail this badly? I think that I am in an English class beyond my abilities but the thing is that I tested into this class so it technically wouldn't be, the problem though is that the test was mainly about sentence structure and the constructive properties of English and not the abstract and deeper meanings behind language. The main problem with this is that these classes are required in order for me to get my degree. My major is in biochemistry while my minor is in molecular biology/genetics as it goes hand in hand with my major. I don't want these classes to get in the way of my major and getting my degree but I am just plain not interested in them. I think that may be the big picture, I am just not interested. Anyway, I have asked around and people say I should just take a break on those classes while focusing on my bread and butter. What do you guys think about this? Any advice on this situation and how would one go about getting more interested in those subjects? I feel like just quitting some times, It's so frustrating to even think about it and at some times I feel depressed. I hate those classes, I wish there was a way around them.The worst part is that I already failed the same English class last semester, although with a different professor. I need your help PC, I really do.

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Posted July 29th, 2010
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Okay, I have a serious problem here that has to do with school. As you know there are people who tend to be more creative and have trouble with math and vice versa. Well, I am a person who likes facts, therefore I like subjects like science, math, and history where I am being taught with facts, numbers, formulas, and accounts from the past that are verifiable. The thing is that I am a horrible student when it comes to English, art and other subjects that have to do with abstract or philosophical ideas, though I love reading. I am passing my math, biology, chemistry and history classes with ease. On the other hand I have already dropped out of my art class, not painting and the like but the idea and theory of art, and I am failing English so bad I would have to get nearly every single point left in the semester to barely pass. How is it possible to fail this badly? I think that I am in an English class beyond my abilities but the thing is that I tested into this class so it technically wouldn't be, the problem though is that the test was mainly about sentence structure and the constructive properties of English and not the abstract and deeper meanings behind language. The main problem with this is that these classes are required in order for me to get my degree. My major is in biochemistry while my minor is in molecular biology/genetics as it goes hand in hand with my major. I don't want these classes to get in the way of my major and getting my degree but I am just plain not interested in them. I think that may be the big picture, I am just not interested. Anyway, I have asked around and people say I should just take a break on those classes while focusing on my bread and butter. What do you guys think about this? Any advice on this situation and how would one go about getting more interested in those subjects? I feel like just quitting some times, It's so frustrating to even think about it and at some times I feel depressed. I hate those classes, I wish there was a way around them.The worst part is that I already failed the same English class last semester, although with a different professor. I need your help PC, I really do.
English is a very factual subject, especially in the grammar section and so on. The easiest way to pass English is too listen real hard, or if your getting distracted by your friends as I do every class, just make sure you get your stuff in on time and not worry to much about it. You sound very smart so I reckon you'll be able to handle it.

If your having problems with classes you need for your degree, concentrate less on subjects you dont really need at all, even if you really like them.

Sorry if i'm not a help, im only in year 9 :P.
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I've got a question and it seems to be a big problem.

I love to role play and i would love to join a rpg or create one, but my grammar sucks and I can't spell that great and I'm only 24, I grew up being in special led classes for that problem. I'm good at everything else like drawing, driving, working, taking care of my son. I just have a learning disorder and its really hard to work with Grammar and saying things the right way.

and people are already starting to treat me like I'm a 10 year old on here because of my spelling and grammar, and I really don't like it. I tired to join an RPG for sign up and they are saying my grammar sucks and only if I fix it then I can join. But what I type always seems fine to me and most of my friends can understand my bad spelling.

I'm pretty smart when it comes to things, just not smart at the wording of things, getting things right and so on. So um like what do I do about it leave what I got in my sign and hope people understand its not nice to make fun of people with disorders? because its like saying your making fun of someone whom has to stay in a wheel chair or someone that is mental and they can't help it. Some people can't help it, they try and try and try to make things right.

I just feel like every message board I go to its not right how people treat others because their spelling isn't 10000 % good like theirs and if they aren't they can't join their rpg group.


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Its wrong for people to dis people whom can't spell good, or aren't good spellers, or have a spelling and grammar disorder! I'm 24 and I can't spell very good but I try, and I'm being dissed from every RPG I try to sign up because my spelling isn't the best and my grammar seems to suck! Its so very rude! I can't help it, I try.

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Have you tried writing posts in Microsoft Word, or some other word processor that has spellcheck AND grammarcheck? At the very least, it should fix up your messages and maybe once you see the changes it asks you to make, you'll start getting the hang of how to write correctly. Or, alternatively, if you have a friend who excels at spelling/grammar, you could have him/her proofread your posts intended for RP and fix them up for you. (And, if possible, explain why some things need to be corrected so you can try not to make the mistake again in the future.)


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